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Strolls and Stories guided walking tours (Barrio Viejo & El Presidio)
Downtown Tucson / Barrio Viejo (meet near St. Augustine Cathedral; El Presidio tour meets near the YMCA, 60 W Alameda St) · Tucson
192 S Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Two-hour, two-mile guided history walks led by guide Scott: the Barrio Viejo route covers St. Augustine Cathedral, Trost-designed buildings on Scott Avenue and El Tiradito shrine, while the El Presidio route covers the 1775 founding site, Main Avenue mansions, the old courthouse and the Fox Theatre. Book a slot online before showing up.
- Exact departure times for Oct 30–Nov 1 are not published by the operator; check the booking calendar. The El Presidio tour on Friday is unconfirmed.
When
- Fri, Oct 30Barrio Viejo tour listed 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (2-hour walk)
Operator site does not list the El Presidio tour on Fridays, though the Downtown Tucson listing shows a Friday 2:30 p.m. slot
Forecast: 81° · 73% rain · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely - Sat, Oct 31El Presidio tour 10 a.m.–noon; Barrio Viejo tour 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Forecast: 79° · 61% rain · Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms - Sun, Nov 1Barrio Viejo tour listed 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; El Presidio tour 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Forecast: 74° · 96% rain · Showers And Thunderstorms
Dates are derived from a published season and weekly operating schedule, not listed individually.
Getting in
$35 per person per tour; advance booking required
Book online at strollsandstoriestours.com before the tour. Wear a hat and comfortable shoes and bring water. Custom and private tours by email.
- Book in advance online
- Wear a hat and comfortable shoes and bring water
Where
Sources
- strollsandstoriestours.com organizer
Barrio Viejo tour Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun; El Presidio tour Wed/Thu/Sat/Sun; 2 hours; $35 each - downtowntucson.org tourism
Barrio Viejo tour times Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sat 2:30–4:30 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; $35; meets near St. Augustine Cathedral on Stone Ave; book in advance; route description - downtowntucson.org tourism
El Presidio tour times Sat 10 a.m.–noon, Sun 2:30–4:30 p.m. (also lists Fri 2:30 p.m.); $35; meets near YMCA, 60 W Alameda St; route description